To instill traffic discipline and awareness in the younger generation, the Indian government, in collaboration with regional RTOs, launched the Road Safety Quiz Contest 2025 across schools. This nationwide competition saw enthusiastic participation from thousands of students, aiming to educate them about traffic rules, penalties, pedestrian behavior, and emergency response.
The initiative is part of a broader student-focused road safety campaign for 2025 and highlights the increasing focus on interactive and competitive learning methods to address real-world problems like road accidents.
Objectives of the Quiz Program
The contest was designed with clear educational goals:
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Enhance knowledge of traffic rules and road signs
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Promote awareness about the dangers of overspeeding and distracted driving
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Introduce students to RTO functions and emergency protocols
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Encourage safe pedestrian and cycling practices
Participation and Format
The quiz was open to students from Classes 6 to 12 and was conducted in three stages – intra-school, district-level, and zonal finals. The questions were crafted to be age-appropriate and covered topics such as:
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Road signs and their meanings
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RTO penalties for traffic violations
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Helmet and seatbelt rules
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First-aid response in case of accidents
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Safe cycling and pedestrian zones
The contests were held in multiple languages including English, Hindi, Tamil, and Bengali to ensure inclusivity across states.
Zonal Level Winners Announced
Here are some notable winners from the zonal rounds:
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North Zone: DPS Chandigarh – Class 10 Team
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South Zone: Vidya Mandir, Chennai – Class 9 Team
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East Zone: Loyola High School, Patna – Class 8 Team
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West Zone: DAV School, Ahmedabad – Class 12 Team
Each winning team received certificates, road safety kits, helmets, and tablets sponsored by transport authorities and local partners.
Role of Schools and RTOs
The program was actively supported by schools, which conducted preliminary rounds and provided space for live quiz sessions. Local RTO officials conducted awareness talks and mock drill sessions before the quiz rounds. In some schools, virtual reality driving simulations were introduced to make the learning even more interactive.
This collaboration ensured that road safety was not just a syllabus item but a practical life lesson for every participant.
Benefits for Students
Students who participated gained:
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Recognition certificates from government transport departments
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Points for school-level internal assessments
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Road safety training endorsed by local traffic police
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Opportunity to present ideas for road safety improvements
This exposure is also expected to influence family behavior, as students often share their knowledge with parents and siblings.
FAQs
Who can participate in the Road Safety Quiz?
Students from Classes 6 to 12 across all school boards are eligible.
Is this quiz part of the school curriculum?
While not part of exams, it is a co-curricular initiative backed by most state education boards.
What are the rewards for participants?
Winners receive safety kits, government certificates, and in some cases, digital gadgets.
How are the topics selected?
Topics are aligned with the Motor Vehicles Act, RTO handbook, and real-life accident scenarios.
Will this be held annually?
Yes, the 2025 edition was the second in a series, and plans are in place to make it a yearly event across India.
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